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Fantasy Tip: Barkley was dealing with some inclement weather during the game but still posted decent passing yardage. Barkley should continue to be the starting quarterback for the Bears but should not be an option for fantasy owners.

Chicago Bears QB Matt Barkley completed 28 of his 54 pass attempts for 316 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions in the Week 12 game against the Tennessee Titans. He wasn't sacked, and he did fumble once although the team was able to recover.

Fantasy Tip: If Jay Cutler is unable to return, Barkley might continue to start in Chicago. He did a decent job, but is more of a QB2 for fantasy owners in leagues that start two signal callers.

Fantasy Tip: Barkley should not be viewed as a viable option in any format and his presence under center is likely to negatively impact the fantasy value of all Chicago offensive players not named Jordan Howard. In addition, it probably wouldn't be a bad idea to stream the Tennessee defense.

Fantasy Tip: As if making his first start of the year wasn't tough enough, Barkley will take over an offense missing several of its top offensive weapons. Avoid him in all formats and consider streaming Tennessee's defense.

Fantasy Tip: Barkley has limited experience in the NFL and should not be used in any fantasy leagues. He likely will also hurt the fantasy value of the Bears receivers if he starts, but Jordan Howard should be an attractive starting option.

Chicago Bears QB Brian Hoyer (arm) was shaken up in the second quarter of the Thursday, Oct. 20, game against the Green Bay Packers. QB Matt Barkley was seen warming up on the sidelines, but Hoyer was also seen walking the sidelines before heading to the locker room holding his left arm.

Fantasy Tip: This is a fluid situation, so stay tuned for further details on whether Hoyer comes back in or Barkley has to finish the game.

Updating a previous report, Philadelphia Eagles QB Tim Tebow continues to impress head coach Chip Kelly, and Tebow is expected to earn a spot on the active roster if he doesn't make any glaring errors over the rest of the preseason, according to a team source. Kelly has been impressed with Tebow's running ability and his improvement throwing the football. Tebow can become a valuable weapon with the new two-point rule and in short-yardage situations. QB Matt Barkley is available for trade. Tebow was 6-for-12 for 69 yards in the team's first preseason game last weekend, and he had four carries for 15 yards and a touchdown.

Fantasy Tip: Tebow will slot third on the quarterback depth chart behind Sam Bradford and Mark Sanchez, so he won't be worth selecting in most fantasy leagues unless either Bradford or Sanchez go down with serious injuries.

Philadelphia Eagles QB Tim Tebow may have the edge over QB Matt Barkley for the No. 3 quarterback job because his athleticism may be a better fit for Kelly's offense. Tebow is expected to receive playing time in the first preseason game Sunday, Aug. 16.

Philadelphia Eagles QB Tim Tebow is currently fourth on the depth chart, but Eliot Shorr-Parks of NJ.com believes he could pass QB Matt Barkley and make the Week 1 roster because the Eagles already tried to trade Barkley this offseason.

Fantasy Tip: Sanchez is likely to take a backseat once Sam Bradford returns to health, but he's not going to make it easy. Sanchez doesn't have as much upside as Bradford, but he'd be a midrange QB2 if he is able to nab the starting job.

Philadelphia Eagles QB Matt Barkley doesn't appear any closer to starting than he was when he was drafted two years ago. Barkley said he'll speak to his agent this offseason to gauge the league's quarterback landscape. He said he has made strides in his development, and his shoulder feels better.